Rocky Mount, NC is a city located in the state of North Carolina with a population of 54,375 and a population density of 1,215 people per square mile. The US Population Density is 93 People per Square mile. There are many businesses in the area, including local restaurants, coffee shops, bars and other retailers. Rocky Mount hosts year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, swimming and hiking at the nearby Lake Gaston. Organizations like the Rocky Mount Rotary Club offer volunteer opportunities to help those in need. There are also several local athletic events such as soccer tournaments at Braswell Park or baseball games at Fleming Stadium that bring locals together for some friendly competition.
The population in Rocky Mount is 54,375. There are 1,231 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rocky Mount is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rocky Mount is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rocky Mount
- 40.5% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 18.2% are married with children
- 30.3% have children, but are single
Race in Rocky Mount
- 28.8% are White
- 62.9% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander